THE victim of a violent daylight mugging says the incident has made her lose faith in the human race.

The 43-year-old woman was walking on Bayswater Rd on Friday afternoon when five youths allegedly stole her handbag and tried to steal her car before assaulting her.

Police have condemned the attack, describing the culprits as a “pack of rabid dogs”.

The woman has spoken out on social media to warn others.

“To all my female friends in Townsville who believe they are safe, when you walk the streets in the morning or go for your afternoon run, please do not underestimate the people around you no matter how young they look,” she said.

“I was mugged and my handbag stolen, punched repeatedly in the head by four … girls. To say I am devastated in the human race at the moment is a complete underestimation.

THEIR days on the court may be over but former Townsville Fire players Aneka Davis, Cherie Gallagher and Julia Duroux will be cheering from the sideline when the team takes on Bendigo in the grand final.